This is your China Hack Report: Daily US Tech Defense podcast.

I’m Ting, your cyber-savvy friend—part tech expert, part caffeine-fueled sleuth—here to decode the latest from the world of China-linked hacks against US tech and critical infrastructure. Strap in, because the past 24 hours have been a wild ride across the digital battlefield.

Let’s get straight to the headline: Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon are back with a vengeance, targeting US infrastructure in ways that would give any IT admin a case of digital indigestion. These two notorious Chinese state-backed groups ramped up their activity, slipping advanced malware into critical sectors—think energy grids, financial systems, and yes, government agencies. The House Committee on Homeland Security, during a hearing with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem just this week, flagged these attacks as the most sophisticated and persistent waves yet. Data exfiltration and reconnaissance are just the appetizers; the real goal is to compromise the backbone of American infrastructure and, as Chairman Mark E. Green put it, highlight gaps that could mean trouble in a crisis.

Yesterday, CISA issued an emergency directive after new malware linked to Salt Typhoon was discovered embedded in network management tools used by major utility providers. The malware exploits a zero-day vulnerability, enabling attackers to move laterally and escalate privileges silently. The agency’s recommendation? Immediate patching, a rapid review of all access logs, and—no kidding—putting critical systems behind air gaps if possible. They also called for urgent threat hunting exercises across all sectors deemed vital—energy, transportation, and healthcare topping the list.

Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is still reeling from a sustained intrusion by CCP-linked actors. This attack, first detected late last night, targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Treasury Secretary’s own communication channels. The feds believe it’s a direct response to recent sanctions levied against several Chinese firms.

Over on Capitol Hill, lawmakers—led by Representatives Moolenaar and Green—are pushing the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act. It mandates real-time threat assessments and beefed-up response authorities, aiming to fast-track both the legal and technical tools needed to smack these attackers back.

One top concern: there are over 500,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions across public and private sectors. That’s half a million fewer shields standing between us and the next Volt Typhoon salvo.

So what’s the play? Patch fast, monitor network traffic like a hawk, and update incident response plans—because the adversary is adapting, and every unfilled job is a door they’ll try. As I always say: in cyber, hope isn’t a strategy, patches are your armor, and awareness is your best weapon. Stay sharp, stay patched—and I’ll be back tomorrow with the next round of digital drama.

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